Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris
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On March 18th, 2014, President Barack Obama will award 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry.
These veterans will receive the Medal of Honor in recognition of their valor during major combat operations in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Each of these Soldiers’ bravery was previously recognized by award of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest military award; that award will be upgraded to the Medal of Honor in recognition of their gallantry, intrepidity and heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
In 2002, Congress, through the Defense Authorization Act, called for a review of Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran war records from WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, to ensure those deserving the Medal of Honor were not denied because of prejudice. During the review, records of several Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent were also found to display criteria worthy of the Medal of Honor. The 2002 Act was amended to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the upgrade – in addition to the Jewish and Hispanic American Soldiers.
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Obama apologized to Melvin that racism stopped him from getting the medal 44 years ago. Melvin dropped to his knees. pic.twitter.com/EdlJit9kDM
— America Tonight (@AmericaTonight) March 18, 2014
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The President will award the Medal of Honor to:
Specialist Four Santiago J. Erevia: For his courageous actions while serving as radio telephone operator in Company C, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) during search and clear mission near Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam.
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Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris: For his courageous actions while serving as Commander of a Strike Force drawn from Company D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, during combat operations against an armed enemy in the vicinity of Chi Lang, Republic of Vietnam on September 17, 1969.
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Sergeant First Class Jose Rodela: For his courageous actions while serving as the company commander, Detachment B-36, Company A, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces during combat operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam on September 1, 1969.
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The President will posthumously award the Medal of Honor to:
Sergeant Candelario Garcia: For his courageous actions while serving as an acting Team Leader for Company B, 1st Battalion, 2d Infantry, 1st Brigade,1st Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Lai Khe, Republic of Vietnam on December 8, 1968.
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Specialist Four Leonard L. Alvarado: For his courageous actions while serving as a Rifleman with Company D, 2d Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during combat operations against an armed enemy in Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam on August 12, 1969.
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Staff Sergeant Felix M. Conde-Falcon: For his courageous actions while serving as an acting Platoon Leader in Company D, 1st Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Ap Tan Hoa, Republic of Vietnam on April 4, 1969.
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Specialist Four Ardie R. Copas: For his courageous actions while serving as a Machinegunner in Company C, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy near Ph Romeas Hek, Cambodia on May 12, 1970.
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Specialist Four Jesus S. Duran: For his courageous actions while serving as an acting M-60 machinegunner in Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during combat operations against an armed enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on April 10, 1969.
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Corporal Joe R. Baldonado: For his courageous actions while serving as an acting machine gunner in 3d Squad, 2d Platoon, Company B, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kangdong, Korea on November 25, 1950.
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Corporal Victor H. Espinoza: For his courageous actions while serving as an Acting Rifleman in Company A, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Chorwon, Korea on August 1, 1952.
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Sergeant Eduardo C. Gomez: For his courageous actions while serving with Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Tabu-dong, Korea on September 3, 1950.
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Private First Class Leonard M. Kravitz: For his courageous actions while serving as an assistant machinegunner with Company M, 5th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Yangpyong, Korea on March 6 and 7, 1951.
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Master Sergeant Juan E. Negron: For his courageous actions while serving as a member of Company L, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Kalma-Eri, Korea on April 28, 1951.
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Master Sergeant Mike C. Pena: For his courageous actions while serving as a member of Company F, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Waegwan, Korea, on September 4, 1950.
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Sgt. Ashley Randall will accept a Medal of Honor from President Obama on behalf of her grandfather, former 3rd ID Pvt. Demensio Rivera
Private Demensio Rivera: For his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman with 2d Platoon, Company G, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Changyong-ni, Korea on May 23, 1951.
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Private Miguel A. Vera: For his courageous actions while serving as an automatic rifleman with Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division in Chorwon, Korea, on September 21, 1952.
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Sergeant Jack Weinstein: For his courageous actions while leading 1st Platoon, Company G, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in Kumsong, Korea on October 19, 1951.
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Private Pedro Cano: For his courageous actions while serving with Company C, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Schevenhutte, Germany on December 3, 1944.
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Private Joe Gandara: For his courageous actions while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Amfreville, France on June 9, 1944.
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Private First Class Salvador J. Lara: For his courageous actions while serving as the Squad Leader of a rifle squad with 2d Platoon, Company L, 180th Infantry, 45th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Aprilia, Italy on May 27 and 28, 1944.
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Sergeant William F. Leonard: For his courageous actions while serving as a Squad Leader in Company C, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy near St. Die, France on November 7, 1944.
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Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza: For his courageous actions while serving as a Platoon Sergeant with Company B, 350th Infantry, 88th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy on Mt. Battaglia, Italy on October 4, 1944.
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Sergeant Alfred B. Nietzel: For his courageous actions while serving as a section leader for Company H, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Heistern, Germany on November 18, 1944.
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First Lieutenant Donald K. Schwab: For his courageous actions while serving as the Commander of Company E, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy near Lure, France on September 17, 1944.
The Obama Diary 
Fiiinally
Hic!
I-am-so-wasted phase?
Chips, you’ve honored each of them in such a fine way. Thank you!!!!
A pleasure Bob, thank you for your kind words!
Chips, thank you for this lovely tribute. I wonder if you could pass this on to Master Danny for me. I think he will appreciate it. (
Hi Danny,
A little girl in my second grade class wrote this story about hew puppy. He sounds like a pup after your own heart! I am writing it just the way she did.
“My specil event I am waiting for is …My New PuPPy! My dad is meating him today his name is Shiloh. His ia black Laberdoor Reteiver. He is 1 year old. We met him at Michigan Animal Asosheason. And he is a little bit of a Beagle. He is a very good dog. He loves toys he got a Beaver yesterday. He already, ripped the squeker out, (he ripped it out of the bag). It’s half ripped apart, and he ripped both of the ears out. And that is my new dog.”
Doesn’t he sound like a lot of fun, Danny? You should tell him about flowerpots.
(*Chips – note the repeated use of the word ‘ripped’. Any possibility that these two could be brothers by another mother?)
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WootHootHoot! Look atcha!!
Well Congrats amk!
Hiya CM. How did the op go?
Hi, the op isn’t until 3/27 unfortunately. You won’t see or hear a peep from me for a couple weeks after that. Might try and teach hubby how to tweet I’m alive. 😉
It would be good if your husband would kindly just post a note or two here so we all know you are ok, Carol. You’ll be in our thoughts no matter what.
Thanks Bob, will do.
All the best for the op. Sure hubby can wait till you get better and better.
Always taking the guys side. 😉
Thanks for the well wishes amk. ♥
Oh, Carol………
My best friend underwent eye surgery where she had to lay on one side for WEEKS. I hope this isn’t something like that.
{{{{{CarolMae}}}}}}}}
Hi 57, I think it is. I have a detached retina they’re going to reattach. I’ll be happy with my side. I thought I might have to lay on my stomach. 😒 The op is 3/27. Now I have a terrible cold I need to get rid of beforehand. I can’t see out of my right eye so I’m hoping this fixes it. Hugs to you too.
Wishing you all the very best CarolMae, what a horrible time you are having.
Thanks Chips. I’m missing you all so with such limited time to read. But am hopeful for good results. It’s so nice to be a part of this community.
She had a detached retina. Oh, my dear Carol…… You have to get rid of that cold before they do this surgery.
Keep me posted, girlfriend. Hope everything gets fixed ASAP!
Thank you, I will.
Never too late to right a wrong, IMO. Thanks, CC for the pics, tec.
The photos of these incredible people above, so brave and so willing to serve. I feel deeply moved to think what they must have experienced. No words. Grateful to PBO for recognizing and honoring their lives of service to us all.
Thanks for posting all of their pics and stories Chips.
How are you feeling, CarolMae?
I’m doing ok DF, thanks. A little lopsided with only one eye working. But I’m lucky it can probably be fixed.
I understand…hope that you’re back to normal and good as new after the operation. Please tell us ahead of time that you’ll be AWOL for a while…you know how we worry here about the family members 🙂 Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery…
Thanks DF, will do. I’m supposed to be limiting my time on the ‘puter from now until after surgery plus about two weeks. That’s why you don’t see me much. I miss everyone so much.
A pleasure Carol, thank you.
He’s put so many wrongs, right…..thank you honorees, thank you, President Obama. Sure to be a moving ceremony tomorrow.
I missed some news today and I wanted to give a hug to Symmetry for the loss of her mom. I know this sorrow and just know that she’s watching over you.
To 57Female ..so very happy that you finally have the peace of mind that you deserve! I remember how frustrated you were initially, but that’s over now, you got covered:) Wonderful piece you wrote and shared with us…thank you bunches for that…you can BREATHE!
Chips…have you been celebrating all day? You’re in trouble now…amk’s awake and he’s feisty!!
I’m plerflectly slober FD. Hic.
That’s what I was afraid of 🙂
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/17/us-russia-economy-crisis-idUSBREA2G0RF20140317
Russian government admits economy in crisis as Ukraine weighs
Moscow markets wait to see the full scale of western measures over the seizure of Ukraine’s Crimea and support of its referendum to join Russia, after losing billions of dollars in recent weeks in state and corporate money.
For weeks, Russian officials have said the confrontation between Moscow and the West over Ukraine that threatens economic sanctions and asset freezes would “weigh on the economy”.
Although not speaking directly about the impact from the conflict, Deputy Economy Minister Sergei Belyakov said on Monday the economy was in trouble.
“The economic situation shows clear signs of a crisis,” Belyakov told a local business conference.
European officials have said they are determined to hit Russia for its actions in Crimea, imposing sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes on those responsible. The United States is expected to take similar steps on Monday.
“People are most afraid of sanctions. Their volume and .. what sanctions there will be and how this will be reflected on the Russian financial system, the economy, the markets and the largest companies,” said Konstantin Chernyshev, head of research at Uralsib in Moscow.
This is gonna hurt…..
They ain’t even begun to feel the burn, df!!
#TrustBarack
I hear you:) I guess they weren’t paying attention to the long, slow strangle in Iran….thought it wouldn’t happen to them?
They certainly were not paying attention to their Iranian brothers and sisters …. suspect they, very soon now, will be ….
The list of ‘careful, you may get your wish’ is getting longer ….
… as noted a bit earlier ….
#TrustBarack …. and don’t mess with Crimean Tatars, they’ve got lots of powerful friends ….
paging a moderator …
Found and freed, Bob!
Thanks friend 🙂
Ah, yes, add a little ‘self determination’ karma to the list ….
I hope we will be able to see these soldiers get their medals, I will cheer as if I am sitting right there in the WH.
Those that are still alive I mean, but I’m sure some family members will be there to receive the medals of the ones who have passed on.
A big thanks to them all for their service to our country.
Just wanted to recommend this excellent HBO doc I watched tonight—–Maria Shriver’s Paycheck to Paycheck—-following the tough life of a single mom trying to juggle working full time (at low wages), going to school, raise 3 small kids—–not a penny for anything other than the real bare necessities—-and often not enough for even that. So many millions of moms and millions more children face this struggle every day—living at or below the poverty line. You can watch on utube….
I have no tv, will probably not see this story, but it is my story, and I am one with the many mothers who bear our fate as well as we are able to. We age in ways others cannot fathom, we pray for grace and for strength.
Symmetry, I am late in sharing my deep and loving comfort to you for the loss of your precious mother. I also feel the sorrow because my mother left us ten years nine years and it still seems like yesterday because she was such a precious jewel to us.
Keep your space open for your moments to cry, think, laugh about the great fun times with her, her loving hugs, her loving words of encouragement, her special smile, her protective voice for her family, her hard work, her helping others, and her special way of always making sure that you were loved way beyond your thoughts. Mothers are so special like that. Live in her sweet light, and never forget the joys of cherish moments that the two of you shared throughout her life her on this earth.
Be calm with your thoughts, but always be joyful to think of her. It will keep you in a sweet space for your precious mother’s departing. I send my comforting and loving {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Hugs for Symmetry}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} HZ
Oh, HZ, I had not heard about the loss of Symmetry’s mother. Symmetry, please know you’re in my thoughts. I know how hard it was losing my own mother, and I hope you’ll find some joy in all the good memories.
Righting these wrongs for the sake of these heroes and for the sake of our country’s conscience is necessary and good, and brings healing all around.
Bill R., your comment is so powerful. Thank you so much. “and brings healing all around.” So true, Bill R. My heart feels better just from reading your statement. President Barack Obama keeps making these wrongs right. I am so grateful that we were blessed to stop, listen, and go out and work to support this wonderful man as our President of these United States.
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Thanks to Chips for presenting these brave and honorable service men who gave us so much}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}.
I love and appreciate you so much for giving us this beautiful haven of space to share, learn, care, support, and respect each other and our president. Your work and loving care for this beautiful place is so appreciated by me. Chips, your souls give off so much loving light to this village. I thank you and I love all that you do for us.
CarolMae, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I just put the date on my phone calendar.{{{{{{{{{{{Comfort to you, CarolMae}}}}}}}}}}
Hug my grandson for me. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Danny, granny loves you.}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}HZ
i luv u vary mutch zh
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ TY, my handsome young man.}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}ZH
i no i vary hansum thx zh
Oh Dannystix, love your Avatar! ♥ ♥ ♥
Thank you very much HZ. Hope your dental goes well. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
The sheer deliciousness of REALITY when it collides with and crushes PROPAGANDA …..
Timothy Snyder: Freedom in Russian exists only in Ukraine
In Ukraine, millions of Russian-speakers read a free press and learn from an uncensored internet
“There is a country where millions of Russian-speakers lack basic rights. That country is the Russian Federation. There is a neighbouring country where tens of millions of Russian-speakers enjoy basic rights — despite the disruptions of a revolution and Russian invasion. That country is Ukraine. As the joke goes, Ukraine is a country where people speak Russian, while Russia is a country where people stay quiet in Russian.
During his remarks, Khodorkovsky was interrupted by the masses on the Maidan. Ukrainians chanted over and over: “Glory to Russia! Glory to Russia! Glory to Russia!” and “Thank you, thank you, thank you”. They pronounced these words of respect to their Russian guest in the Russian language. Such Ukrainians represent Putin’s real Ukrainian problem: free people who speak freely in Russian, and might set an example one day for Russians themselves.”
#TrustBarack … he dwells in reality, rather than being a megalomaniac like #TzarVlad & his sidekick #GWBush.
Wonderful tribute, Chips!
Woah, not too many Ireesh in Texas!!
California surprises me as well…….. check out this editorial toon I just came across…..it is something else!!
Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career.
Bobfr…if you would indulge me…(you seem to understand/keep up with all that is going on with Crimea/Russia/Ukraine…or resident Go To guy:)
What did I read about if Crimea is independent than something about Turkey? I have to confess, as much as I try and keep up, I’m more than a little confused about all that is going on there. If Putin declared Crimea independent, isn’t that weird? It’s like his reason for doing what he did there, was a lie.
Referring to this:
Retweeted by Jeff Gauvin
Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63 5h
Crimean referendum ballot asked if wanted to join Russia. But Putin says Crimea now “independent”!? They even cheat when they are cheating!
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Caught me on the way to the kitchen, df 🙂
Putin has spun a web of lies, so extensive already, that he’s trapped himself no matter which direction he turns. In a previous thread, earlier today, I posted:
http://maidantranslations.com/2014/03/17/turkey-under-ottoman-empire-treaty-with-catherine-the-great-if-crimea-declares-independence-it-returns-to-turkey/
The irony is exquisite, as is the karma.
Add to it the unambiguous statements from Crimean Tatars very strong ally – Turkey (NATO member since 1952) – and he’s in a real jam. For instance (also noted in a previous thread):
If Putin teaches humanity one clear lesson it should be that reflecting on the consequences of one’s wishes is a mighty wise thing to do – BEFORE making the wish.
#TrustBarack … he gets HOPE, and is wise enough to consider the consequences of it, a priori ….
Thank you so much for your help and insight on this. I’m off to read your link…enjoy your dinner:)
Happy to help, df 🙂
I read the link earlier – thank you so much for all the information Bob – you are a gem of brilliance
thanks for keeping us all informed Bob.
Little Laura is trolling the administration – her nightly habit as of late. She must be getting paid per tweet by some faction…Glad to see she’s getting pushback.
President Barack Obama has haunted the GOP/MSM/Haters since January 21, 2009.
Boom!
Jojo, sent your msg to rozen:
thanks alycee.
Bill R. need to tell Rozen that if she, her family, McCain, Graham, and any other Republican want to go fight Putin and Russia go ahead. But the rest of Americans are tired of war, thanks to Iraq and Afghanistan.
This Rozen woman is full of alot of B.S., ask Laura Rozen is she a physic? If so tell her to look into her crystal ball and ask it what has happen to her common sense?
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squee lolz, danny! (now go back to sleep buddy 🙂
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You may see this tweet and wonder ….
… DM me and I’ll explain. BTW, this ain’t a conspiracy theory in any way.
bbl … time to prepare some dinner …
Oh, Chips, I didn’t expect to come onto the blog tonight to cry. But seeing how respectfully you not only remembered these American heroes – but went to considerable trouble to accomplish a synopsis on them – is much appreciated, and brings a tear to my eye, on behalf of them and their families. So thankful THIS President will have the opportunity to render these honors. Heroes, all.
Ah Jacqueline, extraordinary men, extraordinary life stories, tomorrow will be incredibly emotional. Can’t possibly imagine what the experience will be like for the families of the posthumous recipients. And seeing Santiago Erevia, Melvin Morris and Jose Rodela receive their awards from the President will be heart-thumping.
I hope the recipients don’t faint – I know I would!
These must be the times when Pres. Obama just wants to go off to a quiet room by himself and sob. He no doubt won’t, but how could he not want to? Love him.
And then to read 57’s account – wow. All of this has to be included in why we all keep going and will never give up on supporting this President.
Love ya, Chips!
Night all.
Night DF!
The Medal of Honor ceremony is at 3:40 EST tomorrow.
Ah … I’ll be awake, then. Thanks, Chips, and goodnight to ya!
Perfect – thanks Chips! 🙂
I don’t get that 😳
switch sides so that the tanks are near the pump?
#youaretotallytanked. Go to bed.
Oh. Okay. I’m not embarrassed. Ish.
Bet you do that all the time.
wimmin/smh
I don’t drive 😳 I know, I know. Mastered the art when I was young, three-ish years ago, but hated it so much, gave it up. Now? Taxi!
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Sitting on the side of the road waiting to catch speeding drivers a state trooper sees a car puttering along at 22 mph. He thinks to himself, “This driver is as dangerous as a speeder!”
So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five elderly ladies – two in the front seat and three in the back, wide-eyed and white as ghosts.
The driver, obviously confused, says to him, “Officer, I don’t understand. I was going the exact speed limit. What seems to be the problem?”
The trooper, trying to contain a chuckle, explains to her that 22 was the route number, not the speed limit.
A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
“But before you go, Ma’am, I have to ask, is everyone in this car OK? These women seem awfully shaken.”
“Oh, they’ll be all right in a minute, officer. We just got off Route 127.”
loll
Danny?
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😀 😀 :D: 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 …..
I chuckled – that one is funny 🙂
😀 😀 😀
Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Rafa go to heaven.
The three of them are sent to the pearly gates of heaven where they have to give a 5 minute talk on why St Peter should support their club.
Arsene Wenger starts off first and in the end St Peter praises him and says, “By the way, did you remember that time when Eduardo so blatantly and obviously dived in that game?”
Wenger replies, “I cannot say. Maybe, possibly, I don’t know but I didn’t see it.” This pisses St Peter of a bit, so he sends Arsene back to earth.
Rafa has his turn, sits down and places a big sealed portfolio with files inside it. He gives St Peter a 5 minute talk on why Liverpool FC is the best club in the world and why he should support them. St Peter interrupts him at 4:50 seconds and asks, “But how can you be so sure Liverpool FC are the best club of the three to support? ”
Rafa simply says, “St Peter, I’m simply stating the facts.” St Peter doesn’t like the tone of Rafa’s voice, so sends him back to earth too.
St Peter looks towards Alex Ferguson, who remarks, “5 minutes? Is that all you’re giving me? This is a fucking disgrace…”
Wife: “There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburettor.”
Husband: “Water in the carburettor? That’s plain daft.”
Wife: “I’m telling you the car has water in the carburettor.”
Husband: “Don’t be silly, You don’t even know what a carburettor is. Where’s the car?”
Wife: “In next door’s swimming pool.”
😆 G’Night. . .
More on the ‘be very careful of your wishes’ ….
#TrustBarack …. or GET PAVED …..
Reality is Putin’s very worst enemy ….
#TrustBarack … to always be ‘reality based.’
Yes We Can
good night TOD
Hey, it’s still St. Paddy’s Day for a wee bit somewhere, isn’t it! 🙂
Woot!
Meh. [Good for his wife though]
https://twitter.com/NationalGeoPix/status/445753484118212608
Some music for our heroes…
I was just on one of those websites that insist on having newsmax headlines (guess they get lots of money for showing same). The number one headline
Third of uninsured refuse to buy Obamacare
hahahahaha – the delicious joy – so two thirds of the uninsured have bought Obamacare – that is so impressive given the problems with the rollout and the negative publicity. The President & his administration have done a brilliant job – shame some of the Democrats don’t join in with the effort.
Newsmax is one of the right wing Bull.Sh*t. website, isn’t it.
https://twitter.com/Dudette9t9/status/445823426511372288
Found one with images I like better…
Goodnight Friends!
Mooooooorning Early Birds!
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/03/18/early-bird-chat-184/
Chips, you’re the best. What a magnificent post to honor these veterans…it brought tears to my eyes. Our wonderful President is trying to right the wrong of this country in so many ways (better late than never). Thank you Mr. President and these veterans who so bravely put their lives on the line to serve and protect.
Thanks again Chips…EXCELLENT!
This is one of the best Piece ever. This is thread is indeed unbeatable. Job well Done, Chips. Thank you for the RESPECT and Tribute you displayed for all these wonderful Men and Women.
Thank you so much for this post, Chips! It is so important for us as a country to honor these brave veterans — and the fact that our President has the grace and wisdom to apologize for past prejudices. This is very moving.